Pakistan
AustraliaKarachi to Sydney shipping route.
6,693 nautical miles direct, about 19.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Karachi and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KarachiSeaSydneyShipping time from Karachi to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,693 nm | 23.2 d | 19.9 d | 15.5 d |
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About the Karachi to Sydney shipping route
Ships leaving Karachi for Sydney head south east and cover a sea distance of 6,693 nautical miles (12,396 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 11,025 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 23.2 days at 12 knots, 19.9 days at 14 knots and 15.5 days at 18 knots. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Karachi and Sydney to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Karachi to Sydney move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Sydney (AUSYD) carriers give about 8 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 64 port to port routes from Karachi in this directory, Sydney is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Gothenburg (6,636 nm), Hamburg (6,457 nm) and Bremerhaven (6,411 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Karachi to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Karachi to Sydney is 6,693 nautical miles (12,396 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Karachi to Sydney?
About 19.9 days at 14 knots and 15.5 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney to Karachi has its own page with the same distance and route.
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How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.